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PILOTING HEALTHCARE SCIENCE INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP IN NHS WALES

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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29 Sep 2025 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Piloting Healthcare Science Innovation Fellowship in NHS Wales" was conducted by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), located in Cardiff. It falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and is specifically focused on the Welsh region within the UK. The process reached its award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 1st September 2025. The contract runs until 30th September 2028, with an overall gross value of £62,400. The procurement method was direct, awarded below the threshold without competition to Devices for Dignity (D4D) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This approach was selected to ensure continuity and value for money via a single tender process.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare innovations, particularly those with expertise in science innovation fellowships. Businesses that have existing programme infrastructure and a track record of delivering value for money in the education and training services sector would be well-suited to engage with such opportunities. The procurement was managed without competition, suggesting that businesses holding niche or proprietary solutions can gain a competitive advantage. Moreover, suppliers located within or having operational connections to the UK, especially Wales, may find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their presence and influence in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PILOTING HEALTHCARE SCIENCE INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP IN NHS WALES

Notice Description

HEIW awarded a single tender contract to Devices for Dignity (D4D) for delivery of the Healthcare Science Innovation Fellowship Programme in Wales. D4D are the sole provider with existing programme infrastructure and expertise, ensuring continuity and value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060465-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (DEVICES FOR DIGNITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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